David møder Abigajil 1570 - 1624

"David møder Abigajil" (David Meets Abigail) is a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Jan van Londerseel, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. The etching depicts the biblical story of King David encountering Abigail, wife of Nabal, who is kneeling before him. The scene is set amidst a rocky landscape with a group of soldiers in the background. David is depicted as a heroic figure, while Abigail’s submissive posture highlights her piety. This dramatic scene is captured through detailed engravings with strong contrasts in light and shadow, typical of Londerseel’s style.